Favorite Macy's Parade Balloon
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I love the Garfield balloon. As for floats, my favorite is Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends from two years ago. If you click that link, you can watch it. Too adorable.
The 82ND Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Is Set to Debut New Giant Character Balloons and Amazing Floats
2008 Macy's Thanskgiving Day Parade Thursday, November 27, 2008. (PRNewsFoto/Macy's)
NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
New Giant Character Balloons Include Buzz Lightyear, Horton and Smurf New Floats Include Bolt, Castle of Dreams, Harajuku Lovers, True Spiritof Thanksgiving, Shine On, The Smurfs, Winter Wonderland, and WoodlandFamily Gathering Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to continue 'Blue Sky Gallery' serieswith the debut of 'Figure with Heart' by Keith Haring NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of the holiday season isjust around the corner and you better believe that soaring giants andspectacular stages are ready for their big debuts on Thanksgiving Day! Thenew kids on the block are ready to inspire oohs, ahhs and wows in theofficial kick-off to the holiday season, the 82nd Annual Macy'sThanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, November 27th at 9:00 AM the magictakes to the skies and the streets of the Big Apple in America's favoriteParade. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081103/NY43422 ) Turkey Day marks the debut of three new giant character heliumballoons, eight new fantastic floats and a new contemporary art balloon.From classic characters to whimsical floating stages, the 82nd annualMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature a stellar starringcast. Joining returning favorites, these new stars will delight millions ofspectators in their first proud procession down Broadway to Macy's HeraldSquare.
Soaring Giants BUZZ LIGHTYEAR DISNEY•PIXAR Buzz Lightyear goes to Herald Square and Beyond! The larger-than-lifeballoon measures 67 feet long, 39 feet wide and 34 feet tall, andreplicates the fearless space ranger from his green and purple space bootsall the way up to his helmet, which is 17 feet in diameter. In fact, Macy'sParade Studio designers used a special fabric never before used on a Paradeballoon to create the clear space helmet.
HORTON TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Making his Broadway debut floating down the Great White Way, Hortonwill keep his eyes firmly planted on a delicate clover protectively wrappedin his trunk, which is home to the wonderful "Whos of Whoville." Measuring59.8-feet long, 31.8-feet wide and 43.4-feet tall on his maiden voyage,Horton will be a surefire hit with spectators. With toenails the size oflarge beach balls, and ears that could cover a large van, Horton is a giantprotector of "Whoville" and the people of New York City. On Thanksgiving,Horton will be filled with 14,060 cubic feet of helium.
SMURF From three apples tall to a smurftastic giant, the new Smurf balloonwill put the blue in the sky on Thanksgiving Day. Celebrating The Smurfs50th Anniversary this year, the loveable Smurf will be waving hello to allhis friends as he flies down Manhattan, to the sounds of Happy Smurfday!Measuring 57.6-feet long, 38.7-feet wide and 47-feet tall, the whimsicalSmurf is filled with 15,050 cubic feet of helium on Parade day.
FIGURE WITH HEART BY KEITH HARING KEITH HARING FOUNDATION Working in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation, Macy's ParadeStudio reconceived one of Keith Haring's ink on paper drawings, Untitled(Figure with Heart), 1987, as a 48-foot tall helium giant. The balloon is athree-dimensional rendering of Haring's drawing that will appear flatagainst the backdrop of the sky just as it might have appeared on thesubway walls once favored by the artist.
Floating Scenery BOLT WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS Bolt and his unlikely traveling companions, Mittens the jaded cat andRhino the tv-obsessed hamster, showcase their cross-country journey fromNew York to Hollywood aboard the Parade float. Miley Cyrus will be aboardthe float performing an original song "I Thought I Lost You."
CASTLE OF DREAMS MY PRINCESS ACADEMY(TM) The Castle of Dreams float is a sparkling vision of purple and pinkfeaturing more than 230,000 flecks of glitter topped with waving flags, andenchanted pets from the My Princess Academy virtual online world. The fourguiding pillars that define true Princesses: intelligence, beauty,confidence, and generosity embellish the float and help encourage littlegirls to be their best selves. Princess Skylar, founder of My PrincessAcademy, will welcome little Princesses on board as they ride down Broadwaywith the Clique Girlz who will perform "Get Up and Go."
HARAJUKU LOVERS COTY Neon Lights, over the top signs and Harajuku girls are on full blast onthe new Harajuku Lovers float. Inspired by the Harajuku area of downtownTokyo, the float consists of multi-level, clear, plexi-glass platforms thatshow the lights of Tokyo to full effect. Featured on board will beballoonhead alter egos of Love, Lil Angel, Music, Baby and G - the HarajukuGirls! Also taking the trip through Manhattan will be the real Love, Angel,Music and Baby who will dance close to their balloon counterparts onThanksgiving.
SHINE ON JIMMY DEAN(R) The bright optimism created each day as the sun rises is theinspiration of the new Shine On float. The colorful float features a giantplate that serves as the centerpiece. Surrounding the float is a giantanimated crescent moon that sets just as the brilliant sun rises over thecity skyline on the back of the float. Showcasing the continuous night today cycle, the float's giant plate will rise revealing an evening scene andwill descend as the morning arrives. On board for the bright, shiningmorning will be country superstar Trace Adkins.
THE SMURFS Leaving Smurf Village for a fun day on Broadway, Papa Smurf andSmurfette will ride along on a smurftastic float following the new Smurfballoon. The float features a replica of one of the Smurfs legendarymushroom shaped homes. Not be left out of the balloon fun, the entire Smurfmushroom house will be an inflatable balloon too!
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING ONEIDA INDIAN NATION The Oneida Indian Nation's representation of the creation story is toldon the majestic True Spirit of Thanksgiving float. The float depicts thetale of Sky Woman who one day came to rest on a Turtle's back, depicted onthe float by a giant Turtle symbolizing Mother Earth. A 30-foot tall WhitePine Tree symbolizing the Tree of Peace grows from the turtle's back, andclimbs skyward, while its great white roots of peace spread in fourdirections- north, south, east and west. On top of the Great Tree is aneagle that keeps watch over the Nations, symbolizing the constant watch andprotection of Peace. Along for the ride will be Iroquois dancers at eachroot representing all Indian people from across the country.
WINTER WONDERLAND New York City's Central Park takes center stage on the WinterWonderland float. A recreation of the Park's Gothic Bridge sets the magicaltone followed by vintage streetlights, illuminated Christmas trees andfresh fallen snow. The frozen pond serves as a perch position for aworld-famous frog who will recount the importance of believing this holidayseason. On board for the magic will be Kermit the Frog and Camp Broadwaywho will perform the Bill Schermerhorn/Wesley Whatley penned soon to beclassic "I Believe in Santa Claus."
WOODLAND FAMILY GATHERING OCEAN SPRAY(R) CRANBERRIES The first Thanksgiving is a perfect day for a Woodland familygathering! A 16-foot tall Goose, 12-foot tall Beaver and 5-foot tall Mouseare just some of the woodland friends gathering to enjoy the bounty of theThanksgiving harvest. From 10-foot long ears of corn to pumpkins, squashand delicious cranberries, the entire critter family will gather to giveThanks and share in the gifts of the season. Sharing in the Thanksgivingfeast is James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."
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NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
New Giant Character Balloons Include Buzz Lightyear, Horton and Smurf New Floats Include Bolt, Castle of Dreams, Harajuku Lovers, True Spiritof Thanksgiving, Shine On, The Smurfs, Winter Wonderland, and WoodlandFamily Gathering Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to continue 'Blue Sky Gallery' serieswith the debut of 'Figure with Heart' by Keith Haring NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of the holiday season isjust around the corner and you better believe that soaring giants andspectacular stages are ready for their big debuts on Thanksgiving Day! Thenew kids on the block are ready to inspire oohs, ahhs and wows in theofficial kick-off to the holiday season, the 82nd Annual Macy'sThanksgiving Day Parade. On Thursday, November 27th at 9:00 AM the magictakes to the skies and the streets of the Big Apple in America's favoriteParade. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081103/NY43422 ) Turkey Day marks the debut of three new giant character heliumballoons, eight new fantastic floats and a new contemporary art balloon.From classic characters to whimsical floating stages, the 82nd annualMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature a stellar starringcast. Joining returning favorites, these new stars will delight millions ofspectators in their first proud procession down Broadway to Macy's HeraldSquare.
Soaring Giants BUZZ LIGHTYEAR DISNEY•PIXAR Buzz Lightyear goes to Herald Square and Beyond! The larger-than-lifeballoon measures 67 feet long, 39 feet wide and 34 feet tall, andreplicates the fearless space ranger from his green and purple space bootsall the way up to his helmet, which is 17 feet in diameter. In fact, Macy'sParade Studio designers used a special fabric never before used on a Paradeballoon to create the clear space helmet.
HORTON TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Making his Broadway debut floating down the Great White Way, Hortonwill keep his eyes firmly planted on a delicate clover protectively wrappedin his trunk, which is home to the wonderful "Whos of Whoville." Measuring59.8-feet long, 31.8-feet wide and 43.4-feet tall on his maiden voyage,Horton will be a surefire hit with spectators. With toenails the size oflarge beach balls, and ears that could cover a large van, Horton is a giantprotector of "Whoville" and the people of New York City. On Thanksgiving,Horton will be filled with 14,060 cubic feet of helium.
SMURF From three apples tall to a smurftastic giant, the new Smurf balloonwill put the blue in the sky on Thanksgiving Day. Celebrating The Smurfs50th Anniversary this year, the loveable Smurf will be waving hello to allhis friends as he flies down Manhattan, to the sounds of Happy Smurfday!Measuring 57.6-feet long, 38.7-feet wide and 47-feet tall, the whimsicalSmurf is filled with 15,050 cubic feet of helium on Parade day.
FIGURE WITH HEART BY KEITH HARING KEITH HARING FOUNDATION Working in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation, Macy's ParadeStudio reconceived one of Keith Haring's ink on paper drawings, Untitled(Figure with Heart), 1987, as a 48-foot tall helium giant. The balloon is athree-dimensional rendering of Haring's drawing that will appear flatagainst the backdrop of the sky just as it might have appeared on thesubway walls once favored by the artist.
Floating Scenery BOLT WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS Bolt and his unlikely traveling companions, Mittens the jaded cat andRhino the tv-obsessed hamster, showcase their cross-country journey fromNew York to Hollywood aboard the Parade float. Miley Cyrus will be aboardthe float performing an original song "I Thought I Lost You."
CASTLE OF DREAMS MY PRINCESS ACADEMY(TM) The Castle of Dreams float is a sparkling vision of purple and pinkfeaturing more than 230,000 flecks of glitter topped with waving flags, andenchanted pets from the My Princess Academy virtual online world. The fourguiding pillars that define true Princesses: intelligence, beauty,confidence, and generosity embellish the float and help encourage littlegirls to be their best selves. Princess Skylar, founder of My PrincessAcademy, will welcome little Princesses on board as they ride down Broadwaywith the Clique Girlz who will perform "Get Up and Go."
HARAJUKU LOVERS COTY Neon Lights, over the top signs and Harajuku girls are on full blast onthe new Harajuku Lovers float. Inspired by the Harajuku area of downtownTokyo, the float consists of multi-level, clear, plexi-glass platforms thatshow the lights of Tokyo to full effect. Featured on board will beballoonhead alter egos of Love, Lil Angel, Music, Baby and G - the HarajukuGirls! Also taking the trip through Manhattan will be the real Love, Angel,Music and Baby who will dance close to their balloon counterparts onThanksgiving.
SHINE ON JIMMY DEAN(R) The bright optimism created each day as the sun rises is theinspiration of the new Shine On float. The colorful float features a giantplate that serves as the centerpiece. Surrounding the float is a giantanimated crescent moon that sets just as the brilliant sun rises over thecity skyline on the back of the float. Showcasing the continuous night today cycle, the float's giant plate will rise revealing an evening scene andwill descend as the morning arrives. On board for the bright, shiningmorning will be country superstar Trace Adkins.
THE SMURFS Leaving Smurf Village for a fun day on Broadway, Papa Smurf andSmurfette will ride along on a smurftastic float following the new Smurfballoon. The float features a replica of one of the Smurfs legendarymushroom shaped homes. Not be left out of the balloon fun, the entire Smurfmushroom house will be an inflatable balloon too!
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING ONEIDA INDIAN NATION The Oneida Indian Nation's representation of the creation story is toldon the majestic True Spirit of Thanksgiving float. The float depicts thetale of Sky Woman who one day came to rest on a Turtle's back, depicted onthe float by a giant Turtle symbolizing Mother Earth. A 30-foot tall WhitePine Tree symbolizing the Tree of Peace grows from the turtle's back, andclimbs skyward, while its great white roots of peace spread in fourdirections- north, south, east and west. On top of the Great Tree is aneagle that keeps watch over the Nations, symbolizing the constant watch andprotection of Peace. Along for the ride will be Iroquois dancers at eachroot representing all Indian people from across the country.
WINTER WONDERLAND New York City's Central Park takes center stage on the WinterWonderland float. A recreation of the Park's Gothic Bridge sets the magicaltone followed by vintage streetlights, illuminated Christmas trees andfresh fallen snow. The frozen pond serves as a perch position for aworld-famous frog who will recount the importance of believing this holidayseason. On board for the magic will be Kermit the Frog and Camp Broadwaywho will perform the Bill Schermerhorn/Wesley Whatley penned soon to beclassic "I Believe in Santa Claus."
WOODLAND FAMILY GATHERING OCEAN SPRAY(R) CRANBERRIES The first Thanksgiving is a perfect day for a Woodland familygathering! A 16-foot tall Goose, 12-foot tall Beaver and 5-foot tall Mouseare just some of the woodland friends gathering to enjoy the bounty of theThanksgiving harvest. From 10-foot long ears of corn to pumpkins, squashand delicious cranberries, the entire critter family will gather to giveThanks and share in the gifts of the season. Sharing in the Thanksgivingfeast is James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."
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Mine is Snoopy!
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T.
Did they ever have a Santa Snoopy? I love Santa Snoopy.
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George Broderick, Jr.
Guest
Not mouse nor cat nor Kermit the Frog...
The best by far is UNDERDOG!
Plus, Underdog is one of the few characters mentioned to even have a Thanksgiving TV episode...
The best by far is UNDERDOG!
Plus, Underdog is one of the few characters mentioned to even have a Thanksgiving TV episode...
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MerryChristmasLydio
Guest
WHO CARES! Bring on SANTA!
Santa Baby stick a stable under he tree. FOR ME! I've been an aweful good girl. Sana Baby! SO hurry down the chimney tonight. LOL
Santa Baby stick a stable under he tree. FOR ME! I've been an aweful good girl. Sana Baby! SO hurry down the chimney tonight. LOL
Mickey Mouse =)
Hey! Why didn't Snoopy make the poll? I'm gonna have to go with Snoopy. It's a staple in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
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